500 pesos 1985 — Colombia ( Pick: 423 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 pesos issued in Colombia in 1985. It is cataloged under Pick number 423. The note's design features General Francisco de Paula Santander on the front, rendered in brown, dark green, and red-brown against a multicolored underprint. The back displays a depiction of Bogotá with a screw coinage press at the lower right.
Constructed from paper, this banknote measures 140 x 70 mm. It is noteworthy that the watermark features General Francisco. The printing office responsible for this issue is TDLR.
The 500 pesos note represents part of a series issued between 1977 and 1986. During this time, different denominations were integral to the monetary system of Colombia.
Constructed from paper, this banknote measures 140 x 70 mm. It is noteworthy that the watermark features General Francisco. The printing office responsible for this issue is TDLR.
The 500 pesos note represents part of a series issued between 1977 and 1986. During this time, different denominations were integral to the monetary system of Colombia.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Not specified
- Date of issue
- 12 October 1985
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown, dark green, and red-brown on multicolored underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 423
About this banknote
The Banco de la República de Colombia issued this 500 pesos banknote in 1985. This series was introduced to replace older notes and update designs with enhanced security features. The printing was conducted by Thomas De La Rue, a renowned printing office known for producing secure currency.
The front side of the banknote features an image of General Francisco de Paula Santander on the left. The back side depicts Bogotá, with a screw coinage press at the lower right. The banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and includes a watermark of General Santander for added security.
